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Typing an apostrophe in math mode gives a correctly raised prime, so f' is all you need. \prime exists for cases where the prime must be combined with another superscript, as in f'^{2} written as f^{\prime 2}.
All ways to write it
| Command | Use | Package | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
f' | apostrophe — LaTeX converts it | none | |
f'' | double prime | none | |
f^{\prime} | explicit, rarely needed | none | |
f^{(n)} | nth derivative | none |
Example
(fg)' = f'g + fg'The product rule.
Questions
How do I write a prime and a power on the same letter?
f^{\prime 2}, or {f'}^2 with the primed letter grouped.
Related symbols
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Using prime in Confluence
Confluence Cloud has no built-in LaTeX. With LaTeX Math for Confluence you add a math macro to any page, type f' and it renders inline or as a block, with a live preview while you edit. Every command on this page renders there without extra packages.